Tag: Holmdel

  • Benefit raises awareness, funds for pediatric brain tumor research

    Benefit raises awareness, funds for pediatric brain tumor research

    By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer The Oceanport nonprofit Kortney Rose Foundation is once again teaming up with Turning Point restaurants to host the seventh annual “Great Food for a Great Cause” to help raise awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research. “Turning Point is one of Kortney Rose Foundation’s largest corporate sponsors, and…

  • Students celebrate German Karneval

    Students celebrate German Karneval

    By Kayla J. Marsh Staff Writer HOLMDEL – Before the Lenten season begins, children and adults alike in cities throughout Germany, Australia and Switzerland take in the days before Ash Wednesday and enjoy a big celebration of food, music, costumes and fun. While not in Germany, students at the German Language School at the Lutheran…

  • Turkey dinner to raise funds for soup kitchen

    Turkey dinner to raise funds for soup kitchen

    Holmdel Community United Church of Christ will host its annual Turkey Dinner for Missions March 12 at 40 W. Main St., Holmdel. Hourly seatings will be held from 4-7 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy a homemade turkey dinner to raise funds for the Bayshore Lunch Program, which serves hungry residents in Keyport. Takeout is…

  • Jersey Shore Chinese School celebrates The Year of the Monkey

    Jersey Shore Chinese School celebrates The Year of the Monkey

    Jersey Shore Chinese School, located at William R. Satz School, Holmdel, celebrated the Chinese New Year at Holmdel High School on Feb. 6. Performances included the lion dance, dragon dance, yo-yo, recitation, folk dance and tongue twister. Almost 500 students, parents and guests attended the performance and reception. For more information, please email [email protected] or…

  • Physical therapy a good first choice before surgery for rotator cuff tears

    Physical therapy a good first choice before surgery for rotator cuff tears

    By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, D.P.T, C.S.C.S. and Dr. John Scafidi, P.T, D.P.T, FAAOMPT Why get surgery if you don’t need it? Those who experience nontraumatic rotator cuff tears, for example, would do just as well with “conservative treatment” such as physical therapy. That’s according to a study published in Bone and Joint Journal (“Treatment…

  • HOL 1.27-2.17 ‘Sweetheart’ dances slated in Holmdel on Feb. 20

    HOL 1.27-2.17 ‘Sweetheart’ dances slated in Holmdel on Feb. 20

    The Holmdel Recreation Department is sponsoring two special dances for children and their parents in February. A Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Indian Hill School, 735 Holmdel Road, Holmdel. The dance is open to girls in grades 3-6 and their fathers. A Mother and Son Dinner Dance will…

  • Huskies look to build off conference success at sectional meet

    Huskies look to build off conference success at sectional meet

    By Wayne Witkowski Following strong showings at the Shore Conference Championships Jan. 27, Matawan Regional High School’s boys indoor track and field team looks for a fourth straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II title and Matawan’s girls look to advance for a chance to defend their Group II championships at the sectional meet Feb. 5…

  • Resident with connections to South River, Edison joins Vietnam veterans association

    Resident with connections to South River, Edison joins Vietnam veterans association

    Harry Sassaman has joined the board of trustees of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation in Holmdel. Sassaman, of South River, has been a friend of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation for years, supporting the Salute to Patriotism Gala and the Huey restoration project. “The board and staff of the New Jersey…

  • Gindi, Riley win indoor Shore Conference championships

    Gindi, Riley win indoor Shore Conference championships

    By Tim Morris Elliot Gindi has established himself as one of the best distance runners in the state. The Ocean Township High School junior has followed up his outstanding cross-country season by dominating the indoor 1,600-meter run. The Spartans’ standout won the boys race at the Shore Conference Championships Jan. 27 at the John Bennett…